Ty explains a journey of surprising self-reflection when he discovered that being a quiet introvert does not necessarily make someone a good listener. Some people need to feel heard and understood before they can reciprocate trust. Build stronger connections with your coworkers and clients.

A peek into Trig’s private Slack channel reveals a recent discussion among the team about an upcoming speaking engagement. It was fun to see the advice from some of the more seasoned members. Dr. Andrew DiMeo shares his thoughts and personal strategies for overcoming stage fright.

Want to set up a proper foundation for your ideas to succeed? The obvious way to start is with a resilient structure built out of research. What problem does your product solve? Who wants what you are offering? Don't run yourself ragged with guesswork trying to find out! Trig has you covered.

Iconopoly: A monopoly derived from creating an iconic brand and/or intellectual property around an iconic product. The term was coined by Trig to describe the unique value of industrial design in creating long term sustainable value for companies.

The inverted pyramid is a way of approaching a company’s organizational chart – a way of thinking about one’s place in the hierarchy – in which the traditional leader, the CEO for example, is on the bottom, not the top.

Trig® is a full-service industrial design and innovation firm with services including insights + ideation, product design, and brand asset management. Trig® serves start-ups, mid-sized, and Fortune 500 companies across the United States. Based in Chapel Hill, the Trig® team can be found in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Richmond, Virginia.